279:(flying as André Beaumont) completed the circuit with a total flying time of 58 h 36 s, Garros was second (62 h 18 min) and Vidart third (73 h 32 min). The stage was won by Vidart (2 h 33 min 6 s), with Gilbert second (2 h 36 min 40 s) and Garros third (3 h 13 min 49 s). In all nine competitors finished the race.
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Bennett race being held at Eastchurch that weekend. The fastest pilot over the first leg was Gilbert, winning a £100 prize with a time of 37 min 57 s. Beaumont won the
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After a delayed start due to fog at Calais, the stage was won by Védrines in 1 h 16 min, Vidart coming second (1 h 32 min) and "Beaumont" third (1 h 44 min): only three other competitors completed the stage that day.
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to fly, saying that they would reconsider their position later. Weather conditions did not improve, and the start was postponed. The weather did not clear until 26 June.
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60:: 120 km (75 mi). Control at Belle Fagne, near
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462:. No. 39624. London. 29 June 1911. col E, p. 5.
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